HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 19-208 Fire Prevention Week ProclamationMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 19-208
Meeting Date September 26, 2019
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to Proclaim October 6-12, 2019 as Fire Prevention Week – “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice your Escape!”
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October 6-12, 2019
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City of McCall, Idaho is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting the City. Fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally,
and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire. This year’s National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) Fire Prevention Week campaign is “Not Every Hero Wears
a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.
NFPA statistics show that in 2017 U.S. fire departments responded to 357,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 2,630 fire deaths and 10,600 fire injuries. On average, seven people
died in a fire in a home per day during 2012 to 2016. These numbers show that home fires continue to pose a significant threat to safety. In a typical home fire, there may be as little
as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning and practice is important to utilize those few minutes to give everyone enough time to get
out. Situational awareness is a skill people need to use wherever they go.
In an effort to support the national proclamation of Fire Prevention Week and bring awareness to the citizens of McCall, staff requests the Council proclaim October 6-12, 2019 as Fire
Prevention Week in McCall. The proclamation, talking points, and fire escape checklists are attached. More information and activities can be found on the NFAP website https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Edu
cation/Staying-safe/Preparedness/Fire-Prevention-Week?
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Proclaim October 6-12, 2019 as Fire Prevention Week throughout the City of McCall and authorize the Mayor to sign the proclamation.
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